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    CVE-2021-24035

    A lack of filename validation when unzipping archives prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.8.13 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.8.13 could have allowed path traversal attacks that overwrite WhatsApp files.

    Published:Jun 11, 2021
    Last Modified:Sep 3, 2025
    EPS:Jun 11, 2021
    EPSS Score:0.00484
    CVSS Score:9.1

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Whatsapp
    Product
    Whatsapp
    Vendor
    Whatsapp
    Product
    Whatsapp Business

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    Low
    High
    User Interaction
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    Required
    Scope
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    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High